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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 296.34 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 296.34 and 170.80 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 296.34 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/296.34 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 296.34 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 50,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,614.87/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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